Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve

Jon11 · 07-07-2013, 10:51 AM

Which would you guys prefer a box of? Since they are about the same price. Behike's are supposed to be the best CC's and Family Reserves are probably the best NC, so which do you prefer?

pnoon · 07-07-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon11

Which would you guys prefer a box of? Since they are about the same price. Behike's are supposed to be the best CC's and Family Reserves are probably the best NC, so which do you prefer?

"Best" is purely subjective. While I like Behikes, I certainly don't see them as the best CC out there.

I'd be willing to bet that those who smoke primarily CCs would say Behike. And those that smoke primarily NCs would say PFR. And my suggestion is to buy what YOU prefer. Why base your decision on what a few respondents say here?

DaBear · 07-07-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

"Best" is purely subjective. While I like Behikes, I certainly don't see them as the best CC out there.

I'd be willing to bet that those who smoke primarily CCs would say Behike. And those that smoke primarily NCs would say PFR. And my suggestion is to buy what YOU prefer. Why base your decision on what a few respondents say here?

If those are the only two options I'd go Padron 80th Maddies, but I'd much rather get me a box of HdM Epi 2s and a good smattering of other stuff for the same price. It all comes down to smoke what you like, like what you smoke.

hammondc · 07-07-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dabear

If those are the only two options i'd go padron 80th maddies, but i'd much rather get me a box of hdm epi 2s and a good smattering of other stuff for the same price. It all comes down to smoke what you like, like what you smoke.

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big_jaygee · 07-07-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBear

If those are the only two options I'd go Padron 80th Maddies, but I'd much rather get me a box of HdM Epi 2s and a good smattering of other stuff for the same price. It all comes down to smoke what you like, like what you smoke.

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equetefue · 07-07-2013, 12:55 PM

I like Behikes, but they need a lot of rest IMHO for them to taste where you expect, while the PFR might be better right out of the box.

In any case for me it would be the BHK54 if you decide on that route

FelonyRuckus · 07-07-2013, 03:57 PM

Maduro 45th Padron Family Reserve is my favorite non-CC. If I had a choice between the 2 I would get the BHK 54 in a heartbeat. I do agree, it might not be the best CC out there but still certainly very good. Besides you can get Padrons all day anyday.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 07-09-2013, 06:56 PM

buy both... you only live once

CigarNut · 07-09-2013, 08:55 PM

I'd pick up a box of PLPC's, a box of Padron 4000 Maduro's and save the rest of the money for something else down the road....

STEVE S · 07-10-2013, 10:24 AM

I would go with the Padrons.

Blueface · 07-10-2013, 10:27 AM

Have you tried either or both?
If you have, then you have a good basis for comparison.
If you haven't, try one before considering a box to make sure the difference in taste that you perceive is worth the difference in the price to other probably as enjoyble and less expensive smokes.
"The Best" to some is not the best to all.

shilala · 07-10-2013, 10:41 AM

I'm with Carlos on the "try first if you haven't".
That said, I wouldn't buy either. Padron 64 Monarcas and principes kick ass over the Family Reserve.
I can think of umpteen cc's that I'd rather smoke than Behikes.
Mind ya, that's me. I've certainly had my share of excitement over super-premium smokes and bought my share. It taught me that they aren't worth the premium cost, and they aren't all that special.

If you insist on one of the two, I would go with the Behikes, but only because they will resell well if you find you don't care for them all that much. You almost have to give the Family Reserves away, especially if you paid a premium.
The Behikes are a no-lose proposition while the Family Reserves are a bad investment.

Blak Smyth · 07-10-2013, 10:43 AM

I have never had a Padron I couldn't live without.
I have never tried a BHK52, because I can't justify the price with so many other quality options out there.

pektel · 07-10-2013, 10:45 AM

I'm with the others, in saying... neither. If I HAD to pick one, it would be the Behike. Though I'd probably just buy a cab of something instead. Hell, I'd buy a cab of Siglo II's before BHK.

But, that's me.

mk05 · 07-10-2013, 11:17 AM

Those two cigars are night and day in terms of flavor. Padron has that very dusty earthy chocolate profile to it, while the BHK shows a lot of vanilla and cream.

I'd actually steer you to the middle towards the Monte 520. Padron tries to copy bits of the Monte character, 520's are "high profile" like Behikes (even higher, as it's "limited"

), and for me, it has been the single most memorable cigar of the last year since trying the festival sample. No other cigar comes close, and no other cigar has been so high on my "must buy" list.

07-07-2013, 10:51 AM	#1
Jon11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jon Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 141 Trading: (0)	Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve Which would you guys prefer a box of? Since they are about the same price. Behike's are supposed to be the best CC's and Family Reserves are probably the best NC, so which do you prefer?

07-07-2013, 12:55 PM	#6
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve I like Behikes, but they need a lot of rest IMHO for them to taste where you expect, while the PFR might be better right out of the box. In any case for me it would be the BHK54 if you decide on that route

07-07-2013, 03:57 PM	#7
FelonyRuckus Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 52 Trading: (0)	Re: Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve Maduro 45th Padron Family Reserve is my favorite non-CC. If I had a choice between the 2 I would get the BHK 54 in a heartbeat. I do agree, it might not be the best CC out there but still certainly very good. Besides you can get Padrons all day anyday.

07-09-2013, 06:56 PM	#8
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve buy both... you only live once

07-09-2013, 08:55 PM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve I'd pick up a box of PLPC's, a box of Padron 4000 Maduro's and save the rest of the money for something else down the road.... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

07-10-2013, 10:24 AM	#10
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve I would go with the Padrons. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

07-10-2013, 10:27 AM	#11
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve Have you tried either or both? If you have, then you have a good basis for comparison. If you haven't, try one before considering a box to make sure the difference in taste that you perceive is worth the difference in the price to other probably as enjoyble and less expensive smokes. "The Best" to some is not the best to all. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

07-10-2013, 10:41 AM	#12
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve I'm with Carlos on the "try first if you haven't". That said, I wouldn't buy either. Padron 64 Monarcas and principes kick ass over the Family Reserve. I can think of umpteen cc's that I'd rather smoke than Behikes. Mind ya, that's me. I've certainly had my share of excitement over super-premium smokes and bought my share. It taught me that they aren't worth the premium cost, and they aren't all that special. If you insist on one of the two, I would go with the Behikes, but only because they will resell well if you find you don't care for them all that much. You almost have to give the Family Reserves away, especially if you paid a premium. The Behikes are a no-lose proposition while the Family Reserves are a bad investment. __________________

07-10-2013, 10:43 AM	#13
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve I have never had a Padron I couldn't live without. I have never tried a BHK52, because I can't justify the price with so many other quality options out there. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

07-10-2013, 10:45 AM	#14
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve I'm with the others, in saying... neither. If I HAD to pick one, it would be the Behike. Though I'd probably just buy a cab of something instead. Hell, I'd buy a cab of Siglo II's before BHK. But, that's me. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

07-10-2013, 11:17 AM	#15
mk05 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,331 Trading: (2)	Re: Behike 52 or Padron Family Reserve Those two cigars are night and day in terms of flavor. Padron has that very dusty earthy chocolate profile to it, while the BHK shows a lot of vanilla and cream. I'd actually steer you to the middle towards the Monte 520. Padron tries to copy bits of the Monte character, 520's are "high profile" like Behikes (even higher, as it's "limited" ), and for me, it has been the single most memorable cigar of the last year since trying the festival sample. No other cigar comes close, and no other cigar has been so high on my "must buy" list.